Neo Ralehoko
Auditor
Midrand
Summary
Knowledgeable results-oriented audit professional with professional experience in private and public external financial statements and compliance audits in the financial services industry. Well-versed in managing the entire audit process from planning and risk assessment to fieldwork. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experience in governance, risk and control testing and reporting in the Banking sector. Highly skilled in reviewing policies, procedures, controls, engaging with stakeholders and identifying financial irregularities. Seeking a challenging role in a respected company offering opportunities for structured career growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Audit Trainee
SizweNtsalubaGobodo Grant Thornton (SNGGT)
South Africa
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Led audits as an auditor in charge for clients in the Asset Management Sector and the Financial Services Sector
- Conducted statutory audits for clients across various industry sectors including analysis of the prepared financial statements and provided recommendations based on audit findings
- Performed compliance assessment with the requirements of Section 15 of the Pension Funds Act for an Asset Management entity
- Coordinated and led the audit team on audits in the financial services sector and the asset management sector ensuring compliance with the requirements of Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS) and the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)
- Coordinated with clients and the team to ensure that audits are planned and conducted effectively to meet deadlines
- Provided regular communication and reporting to management and resolved audit issues of the team with the client.
Governance, Risk and Control Consultant
Absa Group Limited
South Africa
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Obtained understanding of the purpose of the Critical Process Assessment (CPA) within Relationship Banking; communicating with the CPA leads of the different business areas within the Relationship Banking segment; obtained the completed CPAs and prepared a summarized CPA on a page for the different business areas to be used by the executives in the committee meetings
- Identified key risks and their corresponding key controls for the different business areas within the relationship banking segment of the Bank, arranged walkthroughs and performed test of controls i.e., design effectiveness testing and control effectiveness testing for the CPA themes.
Audit Trainee
SizweNtsalubaGobodo Grant Thornton (SNGGT)
South Africa
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Conducted statutory and regulatory audits for 2 clients in the banking and treasury industry ensuring compliance with the regulatory requirements including regulations 46 of the Regulations relating to Banks
- Performed a reasonability Valuations assessment for a State-Owned Entity (SOE) and provided an audit conclusion on the assessment
- Collaborated and coordinated with SNG specialists to ensure that the correct conclusion relating to the actuarial valuation assessment and the audit valuation assessment on the valuations assessment performed
- Performed Auditor General South Africa (AGSA) compliance audits on an SOE including compliance audit with the Public Financial Management Act and an audit of the Economic Distress Recovery Funds disbursement (Covid-19 Funds provided by the Industrial Development Corporation)
- Coordinated with the team to ensure timely delivery of audit reports.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy - undefined
Rhodes University
02.2020 - 05.2020
Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy (Preliminary) - undefined
Rhodes University
02.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Commerce (in Accounting) - undefined
Rhodes University
02.2015 - 05.2018
Matriculated: National Senior Certificate - undefined
St. Matthew's High School
01.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
GRAP, IFRS and IFRS for SMEs Standardundefined
Attributes
- Detail-oriented
- Adaptability
- Analytical problem-solving
- Complex problem-solving
- Collaboration
- Quick Learner
Volunteer Experience
- Ikamva Youth Programme, 05/2016, 11/2016, Assisting Grade 12 learners with academic tutoring and career guidance.
- Rhodes University Student Representative Council Projects Team, 02/2017, 11/2018, Assisting with organizing and running University student projects.
- Rhodes University Student Mentor, 03/2018, 11/2018, Providing advice and support to 1st and 2nd year University students on personal matters and academic needs.
- Rhodes University Accounting mentor, 03/2019, 06/2019, Providing guidance and support to accounting 1 student on adapting to the University environment and how to survive the pressure.
References
- Rubendra Naidoo, SizweNtsalubaGobodo Grant Thornton, Audit Manager, +(27) 82 563 3197
- Kundai Murasiranwa, SizweNtsalubaGobodo Grant Thornton, Audit Manager, +(27) 71 747 0321
- Luxolo Matoti, Absa Group Limited, Head of Department, +(27) 83 728 6689
- Lesego Manne, Absa Group Limited, Senior Manager, +(27) 79 624 7817
Certification
Junior Achievement
Timeline
Sage
02-2024
Governance, Risk and Control Consultant
Absa Group Limited
10.2023 - 12.2023
Senior Audit Trainee
SizweNtsalubaGobodo Grant Thornton (SNGGT)
01.2023 - 01.2024
Audit Trainee
SizweNtsalubaGobodo Grant Thornton (SNGGT)
02.2021 - 12.2022
Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy - undefined
Rhodes University
02.2020 - 05.2020
Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy (Preliminary) - undefined
Rhodes University
02.2019 - 05.2019
Sage one accounting
09-2017
Bachelor of Commerce (in Accounting) - undefined
Rhodes University
02.2015 - 05.2018
Junior Achievement
11-2012
Matriculated: National Senior Certificate - undefined
St. Matthew's High School
01.2009 - 05.2013
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